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San Antonio Braces for Week of Changing Skies, from Gusty Winds to Sunny Days and Possible Thunderstorms

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Published on March 18, 2024
San Antonio Braces for Week of Changing Skies, from Gusty Winds to Sunny Days and Possible ThunderstormsSource: Unsplash/ Jac Alexandru

Residents of San Antonio can expect a varied week of weather ahead, with mostly cloudy skies and gusty winds today, followed by a mix of partly sunny days and potential thunderstorms later in the week. Data from the National Weather Service suggests a high near 64 degrees Fahrenheit with northeast winds reaching between 14 and 21 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. The night will bring a low around 47 degrees with an east-northeast wind between 6 and 10 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.

Tuesday's outlook appears to be somewhat brighter, though remaining partly sunny, with a high around 60 degrees and an east southeast wind around 7 mph. "Mostly cloudy" conditions will persist tomorrow night as temperatures dip to around 50 degrees. A slight increase in warmth is predicted for Wednesday, with a high near 65 degrees and southeast winds picking up between 3 and 9 mph. KSAT News confirms the potential for few showers on Wednesday, citing a 10% chance of precipitation.

The chance of rain escalates slightly Wednesday night, as the area prepares for a 40% possibility of showers and thunderstorms. The earliest a rainfall could happen is around 1 am, with showers continuing past 4 am. Thursday's forecast shows a 30% chance of showers before 7 am, and the possibility of thunderstorms extending into the early afternoon. Despite the wet start, Thursday should turn out to be partly sunny with a high near 78 degrees.

Ending the week, San Antonio is looking at a run of sunny weather. Friday is set to be sunny and warm with a high approaching 80 degrees, turning to a mostly clear night as the temperature settles around 58 degrees. The weekend continues this pattern, showcasing mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper-70s, though Saturday night will shift back to mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 60 degrees. Partly sunny weather will close out the week on Sunday, with a comfortable high near 81 degrees, as noted on the NWS website.